08-29-2021, 02:45 PM | #1 |
Lieutenant
245
Rep 466
Posts |
spark plug socket wedges and sticks
Working on spark plug change. I've got the Schwaben designed thin wall narrow socket with internal magnet - crucial for spark plug removal on N54, N55, S55, S63, N20, B46/8, B58 engines, as well as select Gen 2 and Gen 3 MINI.
The socket won't come off of the plug once its inserting into the engine. My extension will pull off first. The only way I can remove the socket is to remove the plug. Last edited by overlook637; 08-29-2021 at 02:51 PM.. |
08-29-2021, 04:59 PM | #3 |
Captain
669
Rep 606
Posts |
I got a locking extension to solve this as well as grinding down the OD.
__________________
|
Appreciate
1
overlook637244.50 |
08-29-2021, 06:11 PM | #4 |
Major General
5462
Rep 5,154
Posts |
I only use the socket for the break-free or the final tighten-down. To thread in the plug or to spin it out I use a 1ft length of silicone tubing.
__________________
'18 F80 Base 6MT | '19 F82 Exec DCT | '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT | '23 G80cx
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-29-2021, 06:52 PM | #5 |
Colonel
1973
Rep 2,711
Posts |
Used to run into this issue (same brand socket) until I learned not to push too hard when re-threading the spark plug. Hasn't been an issue over the last 5 spark plug replacements.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-29-2021, 07:04 PM | #6 |
I'm Batman!
3948
Rep 1,477
Posts |
I use this socket, problem solved:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_=as_li_ss_tl The extension is non removable.
__________________
S55, 2JZ, M48.00 |
Appreciate
2
fiveohwblow3633.00 tomas33147.50 |
09-03-2021, 08:25 AM | #7 |
Lieutenant
245
Rep 466
Posts |
I purchased some quality (best I could on short notice) harbor freight Icon extensions and with the grinding off the top of the socket it worked.
Second tip- Put a tiny little bit of dielectric grease on the first 1/2" of inside coil pack. This makes the coil packs go on and will later pull off with ease. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-04-2023, 05:31 PM | #8 | |
Major General
3274
Rep 6,723
Posts |
Quote:
Premature failure of coils can ensue. Normally I would have put dielectric grease as well but I referenced the TIS just in case. |
|
Appreciate
1
coldsoup92.00 |
01-25-2024, 10:51 PM | #9 | |
New Member
8
Rep 20
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|